Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

09 Apr 2023 05:05

Q5. Consider the following statements, with respect to the National Council for Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga.
1. This Council is in charge of preventing pollution and revitalising the Ganga River Basin, which includes the Ganga River and its tributaries.
2. It is chaired by the Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

09 Apr 2023 05:04

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the doctrine of separation of powers (SoP):
1. This doctrine advocates that the three powers of the State should be performed by three separate organs- legislature, executive and judiciary- without interfering in the functioning of each other.
2. The Indian Constitution follows a proper separation of power of the three organs as performed in the USA.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

09 Apr 2023 05:03

Q1. Consider the following statements with reference to the National Food and Nutrition Campaign:
1. It is organised by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
2. It aims to make agriculture and farmers connected with new technology to improve yield.
Select the incorrect information
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

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08 Apr 2023 15:31

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08 Apr 2023 04:48

Q5. Consider the following statements with respect to National Single Window System (NSWS):
1. This portal for investors and businesses was developed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
2. All proposals seeking Government approval under Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) route led to this Portal.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

08 Apr 2023 04:47

Q3. Consider the following statements with respect to Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA):
1. It was established by the Supreme Court in the TS Subramanian Vs Union of India case.
2. The State Funds will receive 90% of the payments while the National Fund will receive the remaining 10%.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

08 Apr 2023 04:46

Q1. Consider the following regarding the Competition Act, 2002
1. It regulates competition in the Indian market and prohibits anti-competitive practices such as cartels, abuse of dominant market position that may have an adverse effect on competition.
2. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is responsible for implementing and enforcing the Act.
3. The government under it replaced the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) with Competition Appellate Tribunal in 2017.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only

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07 Apr 2023 15:30

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07 Apr 2023 04:50

Q5. Consider the following regarding the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act
1. It was introduced in 1992 during the regime of P.V. Narsimha Rao's government and articles 243 P to 243 ZG deal with it.
2. The act added the 12th Schedule to the Constitution containing 27 functional items of Municipalities.
Select the correct information.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

07 Apr 2023 04:40

Q3. Consider the following regarding the Cyber Swachhta Kendra (CSK)
1. CSK is a part of the Government of India's Digital India Programme.
2. This centre is being operated by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

07 Apr 2023 04:30

Q1. Consider the following regarding the PM-DevINE Scheme
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme with 90% Central funding in addition to the quantum of resources available for the development of the NE region.
2. The scheme will be implemented by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region through North Eastern Council or Central Ministries/ agencies.
3. It aims to Develop infrastructure projects in the Northeast.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

06 Apr 2023 05:31

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
Digital divide will act as an impediment to e-governance initiatives. Analyse it with the help of suitable examples. What measures can be adopted to address the digital divide? Suggest. (250 words)

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

06 Apr 2023 04:45

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Electoral bonds
1. Electoral bonds are bought by companies and individuals from the State Bank of India only.
2. Political parties should secure not less than 5% of votes polled in the last general election to the Legislative Assembly of the State.
3. It is an anonymous donation to a political party.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 and 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Mar 2023 04:56

Q5. Zero-Draft of Pandemic Treaty is published by
A. NITI Aayog
B. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
C. World Health Organisation (WHO)
D. World Bank

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Mar 2023 04:55

Q3. Consider the following statements about the Joint Parliamentary Committees (JPC):
1. A JPC is a permanent constitutional body, whose members are elected every year by Parliament.
2. The number of members can vary as there is no fixed number.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1and 2
D. None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

09 Apr 2023 05:05

Q4. With reference to One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) program, consider the following statements:
1. One Nation, One Subscription is a proposed Open Access program by the Ministry of Science and technology to improve access to scholarly works.
2. Its aim is to give people in India access to scientific publications at a fixed and centrally negotiated cost that the government will pay publishers directly.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

09 Apr 2023 05:04

Q2. Consider the following regarding the judges of a Supreme Court of India
1. The consultation with the chief justice is obligatory in the case of appointment of a judge of the Supreme court.
2. The Constitution authorises the President of India to appoint other places as seats of the Supreme Court.
3. The judge of the Supreme Court may be removed from his current office by an order of the President
Select the correct information
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. None of the above

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

09 Apr 2023 04:30

Focus : IT Amendment Rules 2023 ; Online Gaming Regulations

Ref ; IT Ministry regulates ‘real money gaming’ platforms, I&B Ministry warns against betting ads ; The Hindu Dt 06 April 2023

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08 Apr 2023 05:30

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
Critically analyse the role of Lokpal in bringing about transformational change in anticorruption architecture in Indian polity. (250 words) 15 marks

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

08 Apr 2023 04:48

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Census in India.
1. Decennial census of India started after independence.
2. It is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Select the incorrect answer using the code given below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

08 Apr 2023 04:46

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC):
1. NJAC was an independent commission to appoint judges to the Supreme Court and high courts replacing the collegium system.
2. It was a constitutional body created by the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014.
3. Chief Justice of India (CJI) as the ex officio Chairperson of NJAC.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

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08 Apr 2023 04:30

Focus : Prison Reforms in India - An Analysis

Ref : India Justice Report | Tamil Nadu prisons secure top spot; Karnataka placed second The Hindu Dt 06 Apr 2023

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07 Apr 2023 05:31

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
What are electoral bonds? Discuss their effectiveness in bringing transparency in electoral funding. (250 words) ; 15 marks

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

07 Apr 2023 04:45

Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to Guillotine Motion
1. In legislative parlance, to “guillotine” means to bunch together and fast-track the passage of financial business.
2. This is to put to vote at once, all the other outstanding demands for grants that have not been discussed.
Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

07 Apr 2023 04:35

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS):
1. It aims to holistically address the issue of security of national cyberspace.
2. It proposes a separate legislative framework for cyberspace and the creation of an apex body to address threats, responses and complaints
3. The policy will focus on both threat assessment and response.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only

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06 Apr 2023 15:30

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06 Apr 2023 04:50

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding District Mineral Foundation:
1. Mine and Minerals Development Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2015 mandates the establishment of DMF in every district where mines are located.
2. This is a type of corporate social responsibility for the mining sector.
3. DMF Funds will be contributed by mining companies at a rate of 10-30% on the royalty amount that they pay to the government in the district they are operating in.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 & 2 only
B. 2 & 3 only
C. 1 & 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Mar 2023 06:03

DAILY MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION
Parliamentary Committees are setup as an instrument to assist the working of Parliament. Apart from the other issues plaguing the functioning of these committees, the increasing instances of passing bills without going through the committee’s has serious implications. Discuss (250 words)

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Mar 2023 04:55

Q4. Consider the following Statements with respect to TRAI
1. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is a statutory body setup in 1997.
2. Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal works as the disputes settlement body of TRAI.
Select the correct Statement(s) using the code given below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None

Polity & Governance by Karthikeyan

20 Mar 2023 04:54

Q2. Consider the following regarding the Atma nirbhar Clean Plant Program
1. The programme will be led by the Ministry of Environment.
2. It aims to boost availability of disease-free, quality planting material for high value horticultural crops.
Select the correct information
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2